

Arrest of Alexey Navalny: von der Leyen, “the Russian authorities must immediately release him”. Sassoli, “an offence to the international community”

Europe is present, the money will be disbursed. Political integration is on track again
di Gianni BorsaThe European Council saw its 27 members united in the response to the pandemic, with a total recovery package of…

European Council: Sassoli, “unprecedented pandemic, 2020 in history books”. To governments, stop delaying MFF and Recovery Fund

Pope Francis: phone call with European Council President Michel. COVID and fight against religious hatred discussed

Europe’s choice of solidarity and cohesion: “We’re all on the same boat”
di Gianni BorsaThe online summit of EU-27 leaders ended with broad consensus on actions to counter the spread of Covid-19. Reiterating a…

Next Generation EU: a new European economic policy takes shape
di Gianni BorsaProtracted and thorny negotiations in Brussels: politics needs time, patience, diplomacy. The Italian Prime Minister announced the obtainment of funds…
European Council: Fr. Barrios Prieto (COMECE), “with this agreement, there is a future for all”
European Council: Sassoli (Parliament), “unprecedented agreement”. Merkel, “I am relieved”. Macron, “historic day”
European Council: Michel (president), this agreement ”is a sign of trust”, showing that the EU “is a union of values”
European Council: Von der Leyen (EU Commission), unprecedented deal combining “solidarity and responsibility”

Landmark achievement in Brussels. EU leaders strike deal: the terms of the €750 billion Recovery Fund.
di Edoardo OngaroThe final decision was taken after four days of complex negotiations. The EU’s long-term budget and the Recovery Fund have…